The life of Milton prefixed to this edition is from the pen of ... Prof. David Masson ... The notes are those of the Rev. John Mitford.--Advertisement.; Life of Marvell by Henry Rogers, reprinted from the Edinburgh review.

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Vol V.1: De rerum natura

1923 1923

by Lucretius Carus, Titus

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At head of title: T. Lucretius Carus; Each volume has also special t.-p.; Edited by Johannes Mewaldt; "Geleitwort", signed "Albert Einstein": vol.II, p. VIa-VIb.;

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Vol V.2: Statistical and chronological history of the United States Navy, 1775-1907.

1909 1909

by Neeser, Robert Wilden, b. 1884.

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Vol. 2 consists of 3 of 5 planned parts; the last 2 parts were never published.
Topics: United States. Navy--History, United States. Navy--Bibliography, United States--History, Naval--To...

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Vol V.1: P. Ovidi Nasonis Metamorphoseon libri XV : Lachtanti Placcidi qui dicitur Narrationes fabularum Ovidianarum.

1914 1914

by Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D.

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Includes index.

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Vol V.1: History of Texas and the north Mexican states,

1890 1890

by Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918.

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First issued: History of the north Mexican states. San Francisco, A.L. Bancroft & Co., 1884-1889. Vol. 2 had title: History of the North Mexican states and Texas.; "Authorities quoted": v.1, p. xix-xlviii.; According to W.A. Morris, in Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society, v. 4, p. 287-364, these volumes were the work of H.L. Oak, J.J. Peatfield, and William Nemos.
Topics: Mexico History., Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) History., Chihuahua (Mexico : State)...

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Vol V.2: Q. Horatius Flaccus; ErklÃ¤rt von Adolf Kiessling.

1886 1886

by Horace.

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Vol V.1: Q. Horatius Flaccus

1914 1914

by Horace.

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The Best short stories of 1922 and the yearbook of the American short story.

1922 1922

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Published: New York : Dodd, Mead, 1926-1932.
Topic: Short stories, American.

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Vol V.3: Q. Horatius Flaccus

1914 1914

by Horace.

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Vol V.1: The tomb of Tut.ankh.Amen

1923 1923

by Carter, Howard, 1874-1939

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Illustrated lining-papers; "Biographical sketch of the late Lord Carnarvon. By Lady Burghclere": v. 1, p. 1-40.
Topics: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt., Tutankhamen, King of Egypt

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Vol V.1: The records of the Federal convention of 1787

1911 1911

by United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)

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3 v. 26 cm
Topics: United States Constitution, United States. Constitution

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Vol V.1: Q. Horatius Flaccus; ErklÃ¤rt von Adolf Kiessling.

1886 1886

by Horace.

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The American Revolution: a constitutional interpretation

1923 1923

by McIlwain, Charles Howard, 1871-1968

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Topics: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes., United States -- History -- Revolution,...

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Celestina : or, The tragi-comedy of Calisto and Melibea

1923 1923

by Rojas, Fernando de, d. 1541

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Reissue of the edition published in Library of early novelists (London, Routledge; New York, Dutton, 1908);Mabbe's translation was first published under the pseudonym, Don Diego Puede-Ser, with title: The Spanish Bawd, represented in Celestina; or, The Tragicke-Comedy of Calisto and Melibea. London, 1631.;"A general outline of the rise of realism in the prose fiction of Spain, England, and France as illustrated by the picaresque novel and kindred works": p. viii-xix.;Appendix: I....
Topics: Picaresque literature., Picaresque literature

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Vol V.1: Travels in Arabia deserta

1923 1923

by Doughty, Charles Montagu, 1843-1926

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Includes index and glossary of Arabic words; "Printed in England."
Topics: Arabian Peninsula--Description and travel, Arabian Peninsula--Social life and customs., Arabian...

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Vol V.5: A history of England ..

1904 1904

by Oman, Charles, 1860-1946, ed

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Contains bibliographies; Half-title. Each volume has special t.-p; Includes indexes.
Topics: Great Britain History, Great Britain -- History

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Vol V.1: Die Elegien des Sextus Propertius /

1920 1920

by Propertius, Sextus.

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Includes index.

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Vol V.6: A history of England.

1904 1904

by Oman, Charles William Chadwick, Sir, 1860-1946, ed.

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Contains bibliographies; Half-title. Each volume has special t.-p; Includes indexes.
Topic: Great Britain History

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An economic interpretation of the Constitution of the United States.

1914 1914

by Beard, Charles Austin, 1874-1948.

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Topics: United States., Constitutional history--United States., United States--Economic conditions.

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Vol V.1: The poetical works of Milton and Marvell, with a memoir of each ...

1878 1878

by Milton, John, 1608-1674.

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The life of Milton prefixed to this edition is from the pen of ... Prof. David Masson ... The notes are those of the Rev. John Mitford.--Advertisement.;Life of Marvell by Henry Rogers, reprinted from the Edinburgh review.

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Vol V.2: Q. Horatius Flaccus

1914 1914

by Horace.

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Vol V.2: The records of the Federal convention of 1787

1911 1911

by United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)

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3 v. 26 cm
Topics: United States Constitution, United States. Constitution

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The art of chess

1913 1913

by Mason, James, 1849-1905

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"Revised and brought up to date by the late Mr. Hoffer." --p. iv; Includes index.
Topics: Chess., Chess

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Select charters and other illustrations of English constitutional history from the earliest times to the reign of Edward the First /

1890 1890

by Stubbs, William, 1825-1901.

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Topics: Constitutional history Great Britain Sources, Great Britain Charters, grants, privileges

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The essentials of lettering; a manual for students and designers

1912 1912

by French, Thomas Ewing, 1871-1944

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Bibliography: p. 85-90; index: p. 91-94.
Topics: Lettering, Alphabet, Monograms., Monograms

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Roman poetry

1923 1923

by Sikes, E. E. (Edward Ernest), 1867-1940

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Bibliographical foot-notes.
Topics: Latin poetry History and criticism, Latin poetry -- History and criticism

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Vol V.8: Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806; printed from the original manuscripts in the library of the American Philosophical Society and by direction of its committee on historical documents, together with manuscript material of Lewis and Clark from other sources, including note-books, letters, maps, etc., and the journals of Charles Floyd and Joseph Whitehouse, now for the first time published in full and exactly as written.

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by Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809.

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Bibliographical data, by V. H. Palsits, v.1. p. lxi-xciii.;Vol. 8 has title: Atlas accompanying the original journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806, being facsimile reproductions of maps chiefly by William Clark ... Now for the first time published, from the original manuscripts ... together with a modern map of the route ...Contains primary source material.
Topics: Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), United States Description and travel., West (U.S.)...
Source: folio

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Vol V.4: Social England; a record of the progress of the people in religion, laws, learning, arts, industry, commerce, science, literature and manners, from the earliest times to the present day,

1894 1894

by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900, ed.

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Topics: Great Britain, Great Britain Social conditions, Great Britain History

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Chess strategy

1917 1917

by Lasker, Edward, 1885-

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Includes index.
Topic: Chess.

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Tragical tales; the complete novels

1923 1923

by Bandello, Matteo, 1485-1561

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At head of title: Bandello; The 1st edition (1567) of this translation is entitled: Tragical discourses.

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Vol V.3: The works of Lord Byron, with his letters and journals, and his life by Thomas Moore

1900 1900

by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.

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Limited to 750 numbered and registered sets for America.

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Vol V.9: The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed.

1910 1910

by Madison, James, 1751-1836.

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Topic: United States--Politics and government--1783-1865.

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Vol V.11: The political history of England,

1905 1905

by Hunt, William, 1842-1931, ed.

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Topic: Great Britain History

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Vol V.1: A history of England ..

1904 1904

by Oman, Charles, 1860-1946, ed

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Half-title; Each volume has special t.-p.; Includes indexes; Contains bibliographies.
Topics: Great Britain--History., Great Britain -- History

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Vol V.3: Social England; a record of the progress of the people in religion, laws, learning, arts, industry, commerce, science, literature and manners, from the earliest times to the present day,

1894 1894

by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900, ed.

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Topics: Great Britain, Great Britain Social conditions, Great Britain History

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English prose : narrative, descriptive and dramatic

1921 1921

by Treble, H. A. (Henry Arthur), b. 1877

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"Reprinted 1950."
Topics: English prose literature., English prose literature

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Vol V.1: The history of English law before the time of Edward I.

1903 1903

by Pollock, Frederick, Sir, 1845-1937.

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"Portions of the book have appeared, in the same words or in substance, in the Contemporary review, the English historical review and the Harvard law review." - Pref. to 1st ed.;"The first chapter, by Prof. Maitland is new." - Pref. to 2d ed.; "List of texts used": v.1, p.[xix]-xxii.
Topic: Law--Great Britain--History.

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Castle Dangerous

1900 1900

by Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832.

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Vol V.5: The life of John Milton: narrated in connexion with the political, ecclesiastical, and literary history of his time.

1859 1859

by Masson, David, 1822-1907.

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Topic: Milton, John, 1608-1674

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The chorus girl and other stories

1920 1920

by Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904.

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Vol V.1: The life of John Milton: narrated in connexion with the political, ecclesiastical, and literary history of his time.

1859 1859

by Masson, David, 1822-1907.

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Topic: Milton, John, 1608-1674.

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Prose works of John Milton

1885 1885

by Milton, John, 1608-1674.

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Vol V.2: Travels in Arabia deserta

1923 1923

by Doughty, Charles Montagu, 1843-1926

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Includes index and glossary of Arabic words; "Printed in England."
Topics: Arabian Peninsula--Description and travel, Arabian Peninsula--Social life and customs., Arabian...

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Rob Roy

1893 1893

by Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832.

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Topic: Rob Roy, 1671-1734.

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Vol V.2: The history of English law before the time of Edward I.

1903 1903

by Pollock, Frederick, Sir, 1845-1937.

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"Portions of the book have appeared, in the same words or in substance, in the Contemporary review, the English historical review and the Harvard law review." - Pref. to 1st ed.; "The first chapter, by Prof. Maitland is new." - Pref. to 2d ed.
Topic: Law--Great Britain--History.

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Vol V.8: A history of England ..

1904 1904

by Oman, Charles, 1860-1946, ed

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Half-title; Each volume has special t.-p.; Includes indexes; Contains bibliographies.
Topics: Great Britain--History., Great Britain -- History

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History of the Union Pacific; a financial and economic survey

1923 1923

by Trottman, Nelson Smith

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Bibliography: p. 401-404.
Topics: Union Pacific Railroad Company., Union Pacific Railroad

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Magna carta : a commentary on the great charter of King John, with an historical introduction.

1905 1905

by McKechnie, William Sharp.

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Includes index; Bibliography: p. [590]-596.
Topics: Magna Carta., Constitutional history--Great Britain.

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Vol V.2: Social England; a record of the progress of the people in religion, laws, learning, arts, industry, commerce, science, literature and manners, from the earliest times to the present day,

1894 1894

by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff), 1842-1900, ed.

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Topics: Great Britain, Great Britain Social conditions, Great Britain History

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Vol V.7: A history of England ..

1904 1904

by Oman, Charles, 1860-1946, ed

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Half-title; Each volume has special t.-p.; Includes indexes; Contains bibliographies.
Topics: Great Britain--History., Great Britain -- History

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Vol V.17-18: Works of George Eliot ...

1908 1908

by Eliot, George, 1819-1880.

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The grand international masters' chess tournament at St. Petersburg, 1914; the whole of the games, with notes, both original & compiled from various sources.

1914 1914

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Topics: International Chess Congress (1914 : Saint Petersburg, Russia), Chess--Collections of games,...

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25 25

Adventures in the Apache country; a tour through Arizona and Sonora, with notes on the silver regions of Nevada.

1874 1874

by Browne, J. Ross 1821-1875.

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The author accompanied Poston in his tour as Indian agent. No other work gives so vivid or such an accurate account of the country, and of the terrors which then attended border life in Arizona, where one-twentieth of the population had been swept away by the attacks of the Apaches in three years. The book contains a sketch of the Arizona career of Sylvester Mowry, a long account of S. F. Butterworth's adventures in Arizona; an account of the Oatman captivity, etc.
Topics: Frontier and pioneer life Arizona., Frontier and pioneer life Nevada, Frontier and pioneer life...

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Vol V.2: Through the Dark continent; or, The sources of the Nile, around the great lakes of equatorial Africa, and down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic ocean

1906 1906

by Stanley, Henry M. 1841-1904.

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Includes indexes.
Topic: Africa, Central--Description and travel.

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Vol V.12: The works of Lord Byron, with his letters and journals, and his life by Thomas Moore

1900 1900

by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.

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Limited to 750 numbered and registered sets for America.

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Old mortality

1886 1886

by Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832.

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Topics: Covenanters--Fiction., Bothwell Bridge, Battle of, Scotland, 1679--Fiction.

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Vol V.2: Die Elegien des Sextus Propertius

1924 1924

by Propertius, Sextus.

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Includes index.

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Vol V.2: The life of John Milton: narrated in connexion with the political, ecclesiastical, and literary history of his time.

1859 1859

by Masson, David, 1822-1907.

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Topic: Milton, John, 1608-1674.

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Vol INDEX: The life of John Milton: narrated in connexion with the political, ecclesiastical, and literary history of his time.

1859 1859

by Masson, David, 1822-1907.

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Topic: Milton, John, 1608-1674

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Wallpaper, its history, design and use

1923 1923

by Ackerman, Phyllis, 1893-

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Most of the plates printed on both sides; Bibliography: p. [255]-263; index: p. 265-268.
Topics: Wallpaper., Wallpaper

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The school as a factor in neighborhood development

1914 1914

by Perry, Clarence Arthur, 1872-1944

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"First published in 1895 under the title Britain's roll of glory."
Topics: Victoria Cross, Great Britain--History, Military., Community centers

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Vol V.5-6: Works of George Eliot ...

1908 1908

by Eliot, George, 1819-1880.

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Los cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis (novela)

1919 1919

by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928

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398 p., 1 l. 20 cm
Topics: World War, 1914-1918 Fiction., World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

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Daniel Tyler: a memorial volume containing his autobiography and war record, some account of his later years, with various reminiscences and the tributes of friends

1883 1883

by Mitchell, Donald Grant, 1822-1908 ed

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"Two hundred copies privately printed by Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor."; Prefatory note signed: Donald G. Mitchell.; Facsimile letter on p. [106-107]; "Abstract of the Tyler pedigree": p. [xiii]
Topics: Tyler, Daniel, 1799-1882., Tyler family., Tyler, Daniel, 1799-1882, Tyler family

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Vol V.5: The works of Lord Byron, with his letters and journals, and his life by Thomas Moore

1900 1900

by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.

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Limited to 750 numbered and registered sets for America.

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Horace; his life, friendships and philosophy as told by himself in unrhymed metrical translation,

1904 1904

by Horace.

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Privately printed.

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Vol V.1: Statistical and chronological history of the United States Navy, 1775-1907.

1909 1909

by Neeser, Robert Wilden, b. 1884.

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Vol. 2 consists of 3 of 5 planned parts; the last 2 parts were never published.
Topics: United States. Navy--History, United States. Navy--Bibliography, United States--History, Naval--To...

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Vol V.1: Peveril of the peak

1900 1900

by Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832.

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Simon de Montfort, his life and work

1923 1923

by Bateman, Thomas Somerset

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"List of authorities": p. [8]-12; index p. [285]-292.
Topics: Montfort, Simon de, Earl of Leicester, 1208?-1265, Great Britain--History--Henry III, 1216-1272.,...

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Vol V.2: The coin collector's manual; or, Guide to the numismatic student in the formation of a cabinet of coins; comprising an historical and critical account of the origin and progress of coinage, from the earliest period to the fall of the Roman empire, with some account of the coinages of modern Europe, more especially of Great Britain.

1887 1887

by Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879.

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Index, v. 2; Paged consecutively.
Topic: Coins.

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Jim Davis and other sea stories

1900 1900

by Masefield, John, 1878-1967.

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How Jim Davis, partly by accident and partly by cleverness, found out more about the smugglers on his native Devon sea coast than his mysterious friend, Mr. gorsuch, could approve of, and how he found himself mixed up in an extremely dangerous and thrilling adventure is told in this narrative.

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The world set free: a story of mankind

1914 1914

by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

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Wells here first posits the Atomic Bomb and indeed uses the phrase several times !!! A most important book fortelling not only for the first time about a weapon of such mass destruction but the importance of maintaining an anti-soverignity attitude in a world culture.

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Vol V.6: The life of John Milton: narrated in connexion with the political, ecclesiastical, and literary history of his time.

1859 1859

by Masson, David, 1822-1907.

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Topic: Milton, John, 1608-1674

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